RESIDENTS will continue to receive free food waste caddy liners.

The food caddy liners were first handed out to residents as part of the new waste collection system introduced in June 2016.

Since the new waste collection system was implemented there has been a 90 per cent increase in the amount of food waste collected.

Ron Pratt, Chairman of Community Services said: “The council recognises the fantastic efforts of the Maldon district residents to increase their recycling and reduce landfill.

“This supports the council’s goal to protect the district’s natural environment and reduce waste.

“We will do all we can to work with the community and our partners to further reduce waste, and the provision of free food waste caddy liners is just one part of this.”

The free food waste caddy liners will be available from the Council offices, and several other locations. For a full list visir www.maldon.gov.uk/foodwastebags As an alternative, residents can use any type of thin plastic carrier bag (not a bag for life) to dispose of food waste in the grey food caddy. A sheet of newspaper can also be used to line the caddy.